Monday, December 28, 2009

Celebrating the birth of Jesus, spending time with loved ones, giving gifts, holiday traditions, beautiful decorations, sending and receiving holiday cards, listening to Christmas music . . . these are the things that I treasure about this time of year. I feel so blessed by all that I have, and I couldn't ask for more.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

**READER BEWARE: IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO HEAR ME COMPLAIN OR FEEL SORRY FOR MYSELF, STOP READING NOW!!!!**Pity Party- A way of experiencing grief, in which you spend time feeling sorry for yourself and whining endlessly about how crappy your life is.

Yes, I'm whining.Yes, I'm feeling sorry for myself.No, I have not experienced any type of actual "grief."Yes, I do realize that it could be a lot worse.Yes, I'm just having one big, huge, gigantic, enormous pity party for myself.

As I'm sitting here thinking about all of the things that I want to complain about "All by Myself" is starting to play in my head! Tee! Hee!! ;)

So, let the complaining begin:

I'm sick of living out of boxes. I despise that I can not find anything to wear without dumping out an entire box and making an even bigger mess. I am tired of not being able to "live" in my house. I think I would actually rather be living in the apartment than in this pigsty. I am ready for at least ONE room to be completed. I am sick of trying to keep up with the kiddos amongst all of the boxes, construction, and mess. I am soooooooooooooooo ready to finish one room . . . any room . . . unpack it, and begin LIVING in it!!!!!!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

You are so perfect in every way. You are my sweetheart, and you love to please. You can also be very hardheaded and stubborn (hmmm . . . I wonder where that comes from). You love your brother dearly, and you copy his every move. He makes you laugh all day long, and I love hearing you call out his name, "Bown, Bown, Bown!" when you wake up each morning. I love the way you bob your head and dance to any tune that is playing. You make me smile with all of your funny faces; baby girl you put on a good show! I am so very proud to be your mother.

I love you just the way you are. In my eyes , you are perfect. You are wild and crazy, but you can also be my cuddle bug. You challenge me daily. You make me laugh. You make me cry; tears of joy and tears of pure frustration. You make me seek the Lord for guidance daily. There is never a dull moment when you are around. You always keep me on my toes. You are a busy, busy, busy little guy. You make me so proud to be your mommy.

We woke up to snow on the ground this morning. What a beautiful sight! After studying the "no" through the window, I bundled up the twinkies and we headed outside. My wild man loved it and went running out the door as soon as it was opened. He quickly rolled on the ground as he hit a slippery patch, but it didn't faze him one bit. He was up within seconds and off again. He didn't stop running or throwing the snow the entire time we braved the cold.

On the other hand, Anna was very timid. She wanted to hold my hand the entire time as she tiptoed around. But once it was time to come inside, Anna threw the biggest tantrum! She threw herself down on the ground and she was covered from head to toe with snow and mud!

After dragging her inside kicking and screaming, we took a warm bath, A & B enjoyed their first cup of hot chocolate, and then I made some yummy pancakes. We've been lounging around, watching movies, and wearing our pajamas all day long. What a fun day to relax and spent some time together!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

I bought Anna a hairband today because she loves wearing mine,plus people are always assuming that she's a boy.Even when dressed in pink.From head to toe.Poor little girl STILL has hardly any hair!Man was she proud to have her very own "bow" as she calls them.She walked around all afternoon long with just the biggest grin on her face shouting,"P BOW!" (pretty bow)And I couldn't do a post without having Mr. Brown in there too!Don't you just love his little side comb over!?!It makes him look like such a little man!